Koreen Pagano breaks down how L&D leaders become data-driven strategic partners by moving beyond skills buzzwords, measuring what matters to the business, and building the leadership, marketing, and data skills needed to transform organizations from the inside out.

Most assessments measure completion, not competence. And that's why they fail. Garima Gupta reveals how backwards design, scenario-based evaluation, and AI-powered feedback transform compliance checkboxes into powerful learning experiences that drive real workforce capability at scale.

Robyn A. Defelice demolishes microlearning's biggest myths — including why her 5-minute pieces take 16+ hours to create and the "short attention span" lie that's sabotaging L&D initiatives. She reveals her practical readiness framework to help L&D leaders move beyond "fast, cheap, and easy" expectations to build context-aware microlearning that actually drives business results.

Discover how the world's first ISO standard for L&D metrics (ISO 30437) transforms measurement from overwhelming data collection into a strategic weapon that proves business impact, and why skills-based learning without goal-based measurement is career suicide for L&D leaders.

Dr. Clark Quinn exposes the "engagement theater" plaguing corporate L&D — where impressive completion rates and satisfaction scores mask the complete absence of real learning and behavior change. He reveals how learning teams can move beyond surface-level metrics by implementing his "hook and land" methodology, which emotionally engages learners with meaningful scenarios and delivers on the promise through evidence-based practice rather than knowledge dumps and trivial quizzes.

Visual design expert Connie Malamed reveals how strategic visual choices enhance learning outcomes for everyone, and shares practical techniques to make those same visuals accessible without compromising effectiveness. Drawing from her personal experience and 25 years in the field, she breaks down why designing for accessibility from the start creates better learning experiences while avoiding costly retrofitting.

Mike Simmons transformed the way L&D professionals think about meetings through the "Jobs to Be Done" framework. Mike reveals why 90% of meetings fail, while demonstrating his practical "call plan" methodology that focuses on defining "who will do what by when" to ensure measurable outcomes and real follow-through. The episode delivered immediately actionable frameworks for eliminating meeting waste, improving team alignment, and turning communication chaos into strategic advantage—complete with whiteboard demonstrations and real-world examples from his work helping enterprise teams achieve 2X ARR growth.

After three years of AI domination, Donald H Taylor exposes the industry's awakening: we were 'dazzled by AI' but now L&D is getting back to business fundamentals. Discover why the next evolution of instructional design lies beyond content creation in a world where technology is becoming a commodity.

Ashley Hinchcliffe joins IDIODC to challenge L&D professionals to think like marketers and create engaging, data-driven learning that aligns with business and employee needs. She shares how strategic campaigns, audience research, and ongoing measurement move L&D beyond content overload, helping teams demonstrate real impact and spark organizational change.

Immersive Learning Technology Consultant Destery Hildenbrand reveals how to seamlessly integrate AR, VR, and mixed reality technologies into your existing blended learning workflows - without breaking budgets or overwhelming teams. Discover practical, no-code solutions and real-world use cases that transform ordinary training into immersive, memorable experiences that truly stick with learners.

No more endless L&D checklists! Time to adopt QA processes that actually move the needle. Tune in for a candid conversation with Hadiya Nuriddin about building real, sustainable quality systems.

Why does most workplace training fail to spark real performance change? In this energizing episode, Danielle Wallace exposes the costly pitfalls of traditional training and shares how AI-powered role plays, behavioral design, and marketing-inspired strategies can finally close the knowing–doing gap.

Discover how neuroscience and artificial intelligence converge to transform learning in this engaging episode with Margie Meacham, "The Brain Lady." Margie unpacks practical strategies, real-world AI applications, and essential considerations for learning professionals.

In this session we’re talking with Sarah Mercier who has recently edited "Design for All Learners" book - a collection of essays and articles from accessibility, inclusion and L&D experts. We'll discuss some of the major experts' insights and her own lightbulb moments.

𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰 78% 𝙤𝙛 𝙇&𝘿 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵? Becky Willis, learning strategist and CLO of Tractus Learning, explains how to transform learner engagement from a vanity metric into a strategic driver of business success.

Susi Miller, the 2025 LPI Learning Professional of the Year, reveals how inaccessible learning content can lead to compliance violations, talent exclusion, and reputational damage. She shares insights from her eLa1000 Accessibility Assessment initiative, demonstrating how prioritizing accessibility can enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance.

You can't deny the utility of xAPI - its impact potential is quite unmatched. Join us for a deep dive into xAPI in 2025 with the amazing Megan Torrance - who founded and ran the xAPI Cohort that many of us have attended and learned from over the years.

Marketers excel at grabbing attention and convincing people to take action. So why can't L&D teams use these approaches to improve the success of training programs? Tune in to discover what L&D professionals should learn from marketing.

Tim Handley, instructional designer and CPO/CTO at Welbee, joins us for the next episode of #ICIODC to share how Welbee is using AI in its courses. He’ll also discuss the lessons learned over the past year and reflect on the role AI can play in instructional design.

In our first session this year, we’ll cover the top eLearning industry challenges in 2025 – some are new and trendy, while others are legacy and persistent. How can we tackle these challenges (if at all)? Could these obstacles become opportunities to make a big impact?